Poetic. Visual. Performance.

The Percussionist

premiered at the southern theaterJuly 28-30, 2006

An exciting collaboration with music ensemble Spaghetti Western String Co., hailed as "the hippest string quartet in town" (Star Tribune), created as part of the Momentum: New Dance Series. This project is commissioned by the Walker Art Center and Southern Theater, and will feature guest artists and the musicians as characters alongside the performers of Live Action Set. The show delves into the dark themes of revenge, capital punishment, and explores society's perception of normalcy.

Presented with support of the Walker Art Center, Southern Theater, and The Soap Factory

"Another ambitious odd-angle work. this is a must-see night for followers of the local avant-garde (hype duly dispensed)."-Quinton Skinner, City Pages